Mountain View Voice 03.09.2012 - Section 1

Mountain View Voice 03.09.2012 - Section 1

Section 1 of the March 9.2012 edition of the Mountain View Voice

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Jose Antonio Vargas chats with his mentor Rich Fischer at Mountain View High School, Mar. 1, 2012.
Tough road for undocumented teens
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or undocumented students at Mountain View High School, nothing has changed in the years since Jose Antonio Vargas hesitantly revealed his secret to his teachers. The fears and uncertainties that may keep them out of college are just as real more than a decade later, said the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who made waves last year by "coming out" as
an undocumented immigrant. "Is that acceptable? I don't think so," Vargas told the Voice incredulously before speaking to a standing room-only crowd at his alma mater's Spartan Theater on March 1. The former Mountain View resident and one-time Voice intern is currently touring the country telling people about Define American -- a multimedia project he started in order to
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Four train tracks may still be ahead for MV
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art of the growing popularity of a "blended system" for high-speed rail and Caltrain is that Palo Alto and other cities may be spared the addition to two tracks to their Caltrain right of way. Other cities, but not Mountain View. Adding two more train tracks is still on the table for Mountain View, according to a recent Caltrain analysis. In an "operations analysis" for the blended system that allows
Caltrain and high-speed rail to share two tracks along most of the Peninsula, Caltrain has created five scenarios to allow high speed trains to pass slower local trains along the Caltrain corridor, increasing capacity. One scenario places four tracks from Sunnyvale's Lawrence station to Mountain View's San Antonio station. The scenario adds a new track on each side of the existing tracks to allow highspeed trains to blow past local trains that have pulled over for a stop on the new tracks.
Four tracks through downtown Mountain View could significantly change Castro Street and the downtown train station where Public Works officials say there are clearance issues involving the light rail tracks and the 1887 replica train depot. And city officials have not been able to find an acceptable solution for a grade-separated crossing at Castro Street that may be necessary with more trains running during peak hours.
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out what could make them pass a fee on rental housing. With 1,250 oters would not pass a par- apartment units in the pipeline, cel tax to replace the city's the proposed fee equal to 3 percent lost affordable housing rev- of a project's value could raise $12 enues, according to a new survey. million if the council acts soon. As the city's rents become Abe-Koga was hesitant to bring increasingly unaffordable for many back a fee on rental housing of the city's workers, 400 Mountain because "the root" of the problem View voters reached by phone was the increasing number of by Godbe Research were asked if jobs in the city, she said. She has they would support a property tax expressed concern before that that would help the city pay for fees on housing development are affordable houspassed onto renting development. Abe-Koga and Siegel ers, while others With support say it is passed from 67 percent found themselves in onto selling landof voters needed owners who have to pass, the survey seen big increases the hot seat. found that only in their property 53 percent expressed support for a values in recent years. $59 parcel tax. That number rose to "We really have to look at this 59 percent support when likely vot- more carefully," Abe-Koga said. "I ers were given more information. don't think folks know that given Support peaked at 66.2 percent all the commercial development we when the tax was decreased to $29, are expecting we will generate $9 which would raise only $551,000 million from a housing impact fee. a year from the city's 19,000 or so I just feel more comfortable with parcels. that. I see the direct tie." The city paid $15,000 for the Kasperzak and others want to survey. replace major sources of affordable Council members did not express housing revenue that have recently support for moving ahead with a been lost. The city's previous 10 parcel tax in a study session Tues- percent fee on rental housing develday. Instead members wrestled opment was eliminated by a court with other fee options and a philo- decision in "Palmer v. the City sophical question: who should pay of Los Angeles." Another source for the city's affordable housing? was the downtown revitalization Only three members supported a district, which the state eliminated new fee on rental housing -- Mike last month, killing a relatively stable Kasperzak, Ronit Bryant and Laura source of about $1.2 million a year Macias -- while Margaret Abe-Ko- in affordable housing funds. ga and Jac Siegel held out for more Despite the lost revenue, city information and options. Libertar- staff members say that affordable ian council members Tom Means housing revenues will rise in the and John Inks participated little in next few years, thanks to a surge in the discussion as neither support office development proposals for subsidizing affordable housing. the Whisman area. The city has Abe-Koga and Siegel found received $37 million in affordable themselves in the hot seat, as Mayor See SURVEY, page 7 Kasperzak probed them to find
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Two men robbed a Mountain View jewelry store at gunpoint in the morning, Feb. 28, police said. The robbers walked into Carmen's Joyeria, located at 593 Esquela Ave. at about 10:40 a.m., according to Liz Wylie, public information officer with the Mountain View Police Department. One of the men had a gun and pointed it at the owner of the store, while his accomplice took jewelry from a glass display, Wylie said. The value of the jewelry is unknown at this point, Wylie said.
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CITY COUNCIL UPDATES COMMUNITY FEATURES
Council interested in property swap for office project
By Daniel DeBolt
Closing the gap
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ast week the City Council gave city staff the green light to begin negotiating a city property swap that will allow a developer to build a new office building downtown, at the corner of Dana and Bryant streets where Dunn Automotive now sits. In the proposed swap, the city would give up a small, 8,400-square-foot city-owned Bryant Street parking lot that sits just north of Dunn's Automotive in exchange for a slightly larger 11,250-squarefoot parking lot behind Dunn's, lengthening a cityowned parking lot on Franklin Street that city officials have hoped to redevelop for years. It is currently zoned for retail or housing at up to 30 units per acre. The property swap proposal comes from owner Charles Dunn of Old Mountain View Properties LLC. He no longer owns the auto shop business, which may be forced to move. City zoning for the Dunn Automotive property allows residential, office and retail development. While no plans have been submitted, Dunn wrote in a letter to the city in November, "We have recently entered into a long-term ground lease with the Smith Family (a developer) with the objective of developing a Class A office building on the premises." "We'd like to look at the possibility of including retail on the ground floor" of the new building, said Ellis Berns, Mountain View's economic development director. "It increases a potential development opportunity," Berns said of the proposed swap. "Right now the ownership creates awkward parcels. This would square off the properties." Email Daniel DeBolt at ddebolt@mv-voice.com
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Students in Peninsula Youth Theatre's Munchkin Players class act the part of a fairytale princess for teacher Katie O'Bryon on March 6.
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opportunity to perform on stage, no matter what their skill level. "We provide a safe environment for kids ome of Amanda Cobb's earliest memories are of who want to try performing," Simpson said. "Every the stage. The 15-year-old Mountain View teen- child that wants to perform has the opportunity has ager began learning the basics of acting when she the opportunity to do that." was just a toddler, and by the time she left elementary The company offers classes for children as young as school she had already been in more plays than some 3 years old, and kids can begin acting in productions adults ever see. at age 8. PYT stages performances at "I always enjoyed acting," Amanda the Mountain View Center for the said, recalling how she would play out Performing Arts, where it is a home "You're part of entire scenes in her head in the middle company, as well as at other venues of Cuesta Park, while her mother something bigger throughout Mountain View and the and father looked on. According to greater Peninsula. her, they recognized their daughter's than yourself." BoxIn addition, PYT's School Play in a affinity for the art long before she -- which sends acting instructors could pronounce the word "thesout to schools -- has been integrated KAREN SIMPSON pian." into Mountain View schools, as well So, they signed their daughter up as public and private schools in surfor classes with the Mountain View-based Peninsula rounding cities. Youth Theatre, which is currently celebrating its 20th Last year, PYT reached more than 1,800 children season. and teens, Simpson said. More than 26,000 attended To mark two decades of performance, the Penin- plays and other events to watch those children and sula Youth Theatre has planned an "exciting mix of teens perform, she said. shows," which were picked to celebrate "where we've PYT has the potential to be an incredible force for been and where we're going," according to Karen good in a child's life, Simpson said, noting that theater Simpson, PYT's executive director. is a great extracurricular alternative for kids who aren't The company kicked off its 20th season on March interested in sports. Both performing and athletics 3, with Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical rendi- "teach you how to work as a team," she said. "They tion of the classic fairy tale "Cinderella," which plays teach you how to be responsible for what you need to through this weekend. Next up is "Joseph and the do. You're part of something bigger than yourself." Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" followed by "A In addition to learning teamwork, kids involved Year with Frog and Toad" and "Hairspray." with the theater may also gain confidence. It certainly PYT was founded in 1992 by a group of parents See KIDS ON STAGE, page 8 who wanted to give their children -- and others -- an
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nglish learners now account for 40 percent of the total student population in Mountain View's elementary and middle schools, and while some progress is being made, officials admit it is a struggle to bring all of these students up to speed. Nearly 500 more non-Englishspeaking students enrolled in the Mountain View Whisman School district over the past four years -- bringing the total English-learning population to 1,989 out of 4,937 total students. While the majority of the district's 136 white English learners have been earning moderate to high scores on the state's English proficiency test, the 1,528 English-learning Hispanic students have consistently lagged behind, hovering in the beginner to moderate range. District officials are aware of the performance gap, and are working to close it, said Phyllis Rodgers, director of English language learners and continuous improvement for the district. By stepping up its professional development programs for elementary and middle school teachers, and by reaching out to Hispanic parents directly, Rodgers added, the district is seeing some success, even though it might appear otherwise. "It looks like maybe we're not making progress, but we are," she said. "It's just not as high as we'd like. Obviously we would like to have more of our kids be successful." Between the 2008-09 school year and the current 2011-12 session, the population of English learners has grown by 482 -- from 1544 to 2026 -- in the local elementary and middle schools, according to district data. All English language learners in the state are required to take the California English Language Development Test (CELDT), which measures English proficiency. The test breaks these students into five categories: beginner, early intermediate, intermediate, early advanced and advanced. Between 11 and 14 percent of the district's English learners have been scoring in the advanced level rate for the past four years, according to
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Residents will have a chance to discuss such issues on Tuesday evening, March 13, when state Sen. Joe Simitian hosts a hearing on high-speed rail at Mountain View's Center for Performing Arts at 7 p.m. Simitian proposed the blended system along with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo and state Assemblyman Rich Gordon. The passing track option
through Mountain View makes sense because "it stays substantially within the Caltrain right of way," said Caltrain spokesperson Seamus Murphy. "`Substantially' was the word used by Simitian, Eshoo and Gordon when they proposed the blended system. We don't want to go outside the Caltrain right of way at all if we don't have to." Passing tracks would only be necessary if running more than two high-speed trains in each direction per hour and more than six Caltrain trains per hour. With a passing track, four high speed trains could run every hour, for a total of
10 in each direction every hour. "When you increase the number of trains every hour there will be more potential for impacts to traffic and safety," Murphy said. So far results show that with "six Caltrain trains and up to four high speed trains every hour in each direction, "we can feasibly operate that level of service in a safe way," Murphy said. Other options for passing tracks would put an additional two tracks through segments with at least three stations somewhere on the Caltrain right of away. Options include a 10-mile segment between Bayshore
and Millbrae stations, a 9-mile segment between Hayward Park and Redwood City stations and a 6-mile segment between Hayward Park and San Carlos stations. A fifth option involves adding only one passing track, which would be shared by high-speed trains going in both directions. Its location has yet to be proposed. Murphy said Caltrain hopes to spur the electrification of Caltrain, which would allow the capacity of the line to increase to 70,000 riders a day. It is now at 45,000 after 17 consecutive months of growth, up from 40,000 riders a day in 2010.
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Caltrain doesn't have decisionmaking power over the final design, but will make a recommendation to the California High Speed Rail Authority. All five passing track options are still on the table, Murphy said. Mayor Mike Kasperzak said he didn't think that it was "an issue four tracks or two tracks," in Mountain View, because the bigger impact would come from adding more trains. If 10 trains ran each hour in both directions, that would mean one every three minutes, making the Castro Street crossing "not useable," Kasperzak said. The City Council has discussed putting the tracks in a trench, the cost of which is "probably not practical," Kasperzak said. It's not a favorite idea to put Castro Street under the tracks, which would mean lowering Castro Street starting at Villa Street, changing the character of the city's historic 100 block. Raising the tracks has some support from residents who want a bike path underneath, but council members haven't supported the idea because it would chance the city's landscape so much. "I personally don't think it's workable to have Castro go under or over the tracks," Kasperzak said. Murphy said grade-separated crossings were not required until trains go faster than 110 miles per hour, which is the speed Caltrain is studying for high-speed rail. Caltrain trains now run at 79 miles per hour. "Do you just close Castro Street?" Kasperzak said. "There are not a lot of good choices. They are all difficult."
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decided to call the Mountain View police, Wylie said. Officers found the back door wide open and a rear window pried open. "Although we don't know for sure, it is possible the first alarm activation was from breaking in through the window," Wylie said. "The suspects may have been inside when the owner drove past the front and back. It is possible the second activation was from when the suspects left through the back door." Wylie said that restaurant owners often instruct their alarm company not to immediately call the police when an alarm is triggered for fear of being charged a fee for filing a false report. "This is never a good idea, and this is an excellent case in point," Wylie said. "We advise all companies to make certain their alarm companies notify us when there is an alarm activation."
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housing revenues since 2001, averaging $3 million a year. But with commercial housing impact fees making up almost half of affordable housing revenues -- after almost five years of contributing almost nothing -- revenues are estimated at over $5 million in 2012, nearly $8 million in 2013 and
just over $7 million in 2014. Even with the growing revenue it is unclear whether the city can meet the demand for affordable housing as rents are reportedly rising around town as new tech job growth brings in new residents. Downtown resident Bruce Karney told the council about a senior who had his rent raised by $200 and told Karney he would probably have to leave the city. Resident Looking at registration data, Phyllis said, the parents of white English language learners tend to be college-educated professionals, while the parents of Hispanic students are often service workers and laborers. "Very few" have a college degree, and some don't have a high school diploma, she said. On the bright side, Rodgers said progressively fewer Hispanic English learners fell into the beginner category since 2008-09. Four years ago, 21 percent of English-learning Hispanic students in the district fell
Jarrett Mullen said he had spoken with employees at REI who said they could never afford to live in Mountain View and instead commute from Gilroy. "We need to provide some options for people who aren't just working in high-tech," Mullen said. The city has been unable to spend much of its affordable housing funds until recently, when into the beginner category, a rate that dropped to 16 percent in the following two school years. And in 2011-12, only 12 percent of Hispanic students were in the beginner category. Rodgers attributes this to an increase in professional development of elementary and middle school teachers, more classes for English language learners and a new "systematic English language development plan," which works on teaching novices basic conversational English, as well as gram-
it put out a "Notice of Funding Availability" to solicit projects. Council members seemed to have mixed opinions about the city's ability to spend the funds. AbeKoga said the funds needed to be "spread out" to more people. Since 2006, the city has approved 275 affordable units, including 120 efficiency studios at San Antonio Place, 104 senior homes at Paulsen Park and 51 affordable mar and syntax. When a student demonstrates that he or she is ready, a teacher shifts focus of the lessons from casual conversations to more academic language skills. "It looks like the effort we've been putting into professional development has really been starting to pay off," she says. Additionally, a number of parent literacy courses -- offered in conjunction with the Foothill-De Anza Community College District and held at local schools -- have been helping parents improve their Eng-
family homes at Evelyn and Franklin streets, which alone cost $12 million. Thanks to NOFA, in November the council was able to spend another $10 million to support three affordable housing projects totaling 85 units, including 52 efficiency studios and 25 homes for disabled people. At least another $8 million is still available.
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the district's report, compared to 30 to 33 percent of white students over the same time period. Hispanic students fared poorly, with only 7 to 10 percent scoring "advanced" on the test. Rodgers attributes the gulf in performance to a number of factors, the most significant of which are socioeconomic.
lish skills. The idea, Rodgers said, is that if a parent can't speak English in the home, that same parent isn't going to be able to help his or her child learn. "To be successful," she said, "you really do need to know English. It's a gateway. If you don't have command of English, you're definitely going to be at a disadvantage." The response to these parent literacy courses has been strong and enthusiastic, Rodgers said. "We've never seen anyone who didn't want to help their kids."
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"illuminate a greater universal truth about our broken immigration system." Vargas, who covered the 2008 presidential campaign for the Washington Post and penned a profile of Mark Zuckerberg for The New Yorker, does not fit the typical mold of an undocumented migrant worker. He told the crowd at MVHS that at the time he decided to share his secret with the world (through an op-ed piece in the New York Times), he was living comfortably in New York and getting work at some of the world's most prestigious publications. Even though he had accomplished so much, there was no easy path for him to become a citizen in the country he has called home since he was 12 years old. Before he took the stage, Vargas told the Voice he hoped his Define American project would do just what its name suggests -- get people to consider, in depth, what it actually means to be an American in this day and age. "When you think about immigration, it's usually Hispanic people in the room and some Asian people, maybe," Vargas said. "The conversation really needs to be broader than that, you know? White people and black people also need to be
a part of the conversation. Illegal immigration isn't just about undocumented people. It's also about American citizens, and how they're impacted by it." Of particular interest to Vargas is how young, undocumented students, along with their friends and peers, are affected immigration policy. "What positions have we put teachers in?" he asked. "What is a teacher supposed to do in Mountain View, or in the Bay Area, once a kid tells them that they're undocumented? I don't even think there's even a fact sheet, or a handbook, for how teachers and principals and superintendents are supposed to deal with this issue." Pat Hyland, principal of MVHS at the time Vargas attended and Rich Fischer, who was superintendent, were incredibly supportive when he admitted to them that he was not a citizen, Vargas said. They offered nothing but encouragement and told him not to give up on his dream of going to college -- a dream he ultimately realized. However, Vargas told the crowd, he has met bright students in his travels who have told him they plan not to pursue college for fear that they, along with their entire family, may be deported. In one of the videos created for the Define American website, Julie, a Los Altos High School graduate
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and current college student, told about learning that her best friend, Mandeep, was an undocumented immigrant. She "realized that this is an issue that affects people in all of our lives." Mandeep got into college and began studying to become a doctor, but after her sophomore year, Julie said, "U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told Mandeep that she had to leave." Julie decided to begin writing letters to immigration rights organizations and even started a Facebook group in support of her friend. Through her efforts, Mandeep's deportation has been postponed, if only temporarily. The moral of this story is summed up at the end of the video: Mandeep's "life is in limbo, and as her best friend, my life is impacted, too." For his part, Vargas hopes stories like these, which he has been sharing on his Define American tour, spur people to think all the facets that comprise this thing we call immigration. "All of us need to acknowledge and confront the issue," he says. "It's here. It's not going to go away. It's not just mowing your lawn and babysitting your kids and waiting for a job at Home Depot. ... We're trying to take immigration outside of the mindset in which people are so used to, and say, `Wait up a second! This impacts you."
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largest private alternative dispute resolution provider in the world," according to its website -- to mediate. Richard J. McAdams, a former justice on California's Sixth District Court of Appeal with 34 years of judicial experience, will serve as the arbitrator. "McAdams will attempt to have both sides compromise on a solution that meets all parties' interests," the statement said. Members from both the LASD and Bullis boards would not comment on the mediation talks, as the discussions are confidential. --Nick Veronin
MOUNTAIN VIEW CENTRAL SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Saturday Services: Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Study Groups: 10-11 a.m. Pastor Kenny Fraser, B.A.M. DIV 1425 Springer Rd., Mtn. View Office Hrs. M-F 9am-1pm www.mtviewda.adventistfaith.org Phone: 650-967-2189
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has helped Amanda feel more sure of herself. "It's easier to stand up in front of the class when you have that background," she said. Perhaps most important, though, is the avenue PYT provides for children to express their creativity -- which Simpson believes is the driving force behind the success of Silicon Valley. "Every child needs an outlet for creativity," Simpson said. "They need an opportunity to thrive, and sometimes they just need an opportunity to be silly."
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Grocer needs a helping hand
fter finally succeeding in its longtime quest to attract a neighborhood grocery to open downtown, the City Council may see the effort fall apart unless members agree to help out the new owners of Ava's Downtown Market and Deli. The plea for help came from Anne Origel, co-owner with her husband Juan, who opened the store five months ago. She told the council that the store needs funding for new refrigeration and possibly a facelift of the facade at 340 Castro St. Besides $300,000 for the refrigeration, Ms. Origel said the store needs a new deli so it can attract lunchtime traffic to its central downtown location. The problem for the council, City Manager Dan Rich said, was that with the recent state taking of Redevelopment Authority funds, the city has no "pot" of money that could be tapped to help the store. Times have changed from the days when the council, pushed by members of the Old Mountain View Neighborhood Association, considered putting up as much as $2 million to bring a mainstream grocer to the downtown. In contrast, the Origels mortgaged their home to purchase the once-popular Mountain View Market, which specialized in Asian food and had occupied the site for many years. So far, the Origel's makeover has been well-received by the public, at least according to the website Yelp, where comments have raved about the market, mentioning its organic produce, selection of wines, meats and house-made sausages. Reviewers also note that locally-made Acme bread, once only available at the Farmers Market, is now on the shelf at Ava's. Back in 2005 the City Council dashed an opportunity to bring in another market when it selected Long's Drugs (now CVS) to lease the space on the ground floor of the new parking garage at California and Franklin. In that deal, the city sought bids from any business interested in locating a drug or grocery store in the space. But when Zanotto's, a San Jose-based grocer, submitted an inferior offer, the council went with Long's, which agreed to a contract that will bring $3.5 million to the city over the life of the lease. The decision was not popular with the Old Mountain View Homeowners Association, but they vowed to keep working to attract another store downtown. In the current case, the Origels have shown they know what they are doing and can succeed if their store is updated. Unfortunately, the city has no obvious source of funds it can tap to help, although a staff report may uncover a way for the city to do something. In prior years, when downtown redevelopment funds were available, the city's facade project improved 28 Castro Street businesses, including Zucca's, Meyer Appliance and Little Stompers, now Crazy Heart. Certainly it would be best if a local lender could step in and write a reasonably-priced loan for the Origels. Otherwise, the city will have a difficult choice: step in and do what it can help make Ava's profitable, or sit back and watch the market struggle and possibly close, ending the best opportunity in years to bring a mainstream market to Castro Street.
The kid in flip-flops comes back
By Judie Rachel Block
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Design Director Raul Perez Designers Linda Atilano, Lili Cao, Shannon Corey, Diane Haas, Paul Llewellyn, Scott Peterson
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Vice President Sales and Marketing Tom Zahiralis Advertising Representatives Judie Block, Brent Triantos Real Estate Account Executive Rosemary Lewkowitz Real Estate Advertising Coordinator Samantha Mejia Published every Friday at 450 Cambridge Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94306 (650) 964-6300 fax (650) 964-0294 Email news and photos to: editor@MV-Voice.com Email letters to: letters@MV-Voice.com News/Editorial Department (650) 964-6300 fax (650) 964-0294 Display Advertising Sales (650) 964-6300 Classified Advertising Sales fax (650) 326-0155 Email Classified ads@MV-Voice.com Email Circulation circulation@MV-Voice.com
The Voice is published weekly by Embarcadero Media Co. and distributed free to residences and businesses in Mountain View. If you are not currently receiving the paper, you may request free delivery by calling 964-6300. Subscriptions for $60 per year, $100 per 2 years are welcome. Copyright �2012 by Embarcadero Media Company. All rights reserved. Member, Mountain View Chamber of Commerce
he first time I met Jose Antonio Vargas it was 1998 and I was working at the Mountain View Voice. One day I noticed this strange kid hanging around with a Hawaiian shirt, baggy shorts and flip-flops. That was Jose. Sixteen years old, a student at Mountain View High School and our new editorial intern. He told me he came from the Philippines when he was 13 to live with his grandparents and said he spoke no English when he arrived in the U.S. He was a diligent reporter and often stayed until all hours of the night working on stories. He covered a few City Council meetings, the school board, and local politics. Sometimes he spent the night on the floor at the Voice office. He said he had to get up the next day and get to class, plus write his stories. He lived in a small house with a big family. He made us laugh; he made us cry. He told me once his father sired 31 children and he had only met him once. Being at least 30 years his senior, I always felt a motherly protection over Jose. He graduated from Mountain View High with scholarships and acceptance to San Francisco State. He proudly went off with a laptop given to him by Rich Fisher, the school district super-
intendent. I followed Jose's success at SF State and then his next steps to the Philadelphia Daily News, the Washington Post, the San Francisco Chronicle and the Huffington Post! And then, voila, the Pulitzer Prize! I felt so proud of our local guy. And then last year I read of his personal disclosure. He told the world he is an undocumented immigrant. I realized quickly why he was so modest with my accolades. Last week I followed him again to Mountain View High School. There I saw a very mature, 31-year-old, articulate Jose speaking to a capacity crowd. He was filled with passion and insight into his cause, "Define American." He views himself as "a walking, uncomfortable conversation." He spoke with facts, ideas and determination. It was easy to see he has become a pioneer in this national challenge of immigration. Jose is making a difference in our society. I feel like a proud mother would, only hiding behind the scenes. Kudos to you, Jose Antonio Vargas, our local guy in the flip flops. Judie Rachel Block is a sales representative for Embarcadero Media, publisher of the Voice.
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Bayer Ballet Academy 2028 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, 650-988-9971 www.bayerballetacademy.com info@bayerballetacademy.com
Classical Russian ballet.
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ant to take advantage of the warm spring weather this year? Looking to get a jump on your studies? Try a bird identification class or a rowing class. Maybe a language class is the best fit. All the classes listed below are local, so give one a shot. The Class Guide is published quarterly by The Voice and includes offerings in Mountain View.
Guide
SCHOOL DAYS
Action Day/Primary Plus 333 Eunice Ave., Mountain View, 650-967-3780 www.actiondayprimaryplus.com
Providing quality infant, toddler and preschool programs for more than 33 years. Fully accredited staff and facilities.
SHAPING THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW
MUSIC, ARTS AND CRAFTS
Custom Handweavers 2263 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, 650-967-0831 www.customhandweavers.com webemit@sbcglobal.net
Ongoing classes in weaving, spinning, and knitting for beginner and intermediate students. Day and evening sessions.
Private Preschool through 8th Grade 30 years of academic excellence in a family friendly environment Return to Biblical principles Small student-teacher ratios Competitive tuition rates
Western Ballet 914 N. Rengstorff Ave., Unit A, Mountain View, 650-968-4455 www.westernballet.org info@westernballet.org
Adult classes for absolute beginners to professionals. There is a graded youth program with 13 pre-professional levels.
School for Independent Learners 909 North San Antonio Road, Los Altos, 650-941-4350 www.sileducation.com info@sileducation.com
Private WASC-accredited high school. Also: tutoring, test prep and college counseling. Open every day, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Start anytime.
Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View, 650-917-6800 www.arts4all.org info@arts4all.org
The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) offers classes year-round in music, visual and digital arts for ages 14 months to adult. Vacation and summer camps, one- and two-day arts workshops offered throughout the year. Private music lessons offered, taught by international faculty. Financial assistance available.
St. Joseph Catholic School 1120 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View 650-967-1839, www.sjmv.org
Comprehensive curriculum with an emphasis on religion, language arts, mathematics, social studies and science.
Art Classes Private Lessons, Classes & Ensembles Preschool Program Vacation Camps Concerts & Exhibitions
HEALTH & FITNESS
Jacki's Aerobic Dancing 890 Church St., Mountain View 1-800-423-5594, www.jackis.com joanier@pacbell.net
Jacki's Aerobic Dancing offers a wellbalanced hour of abdominal work, weight training and safe, easy-to-follow aerobic routines. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-10 a.m., at Mountain View Masonic Temple.
Kindermusik with Wendy Mountain View, 650-968-4733 www.kindermusik.com
Group music classes for children ages birth to 7 and their caregivers. Five levels of classes as well as a multi-age class.
Yew Chung International School (YCIS) 310 Easy St., Mountain View 650-903-0986, www.ycef.com/sv info@sv.ycef.com
YCIS provides multi-cultural and bilingual, English and Mandarin Chinese education to children from preschool to 5th grade.
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Red Star Soccer Academy 248 Walker Drive, #8, Mountain View, 650-380-0099 www.redstarsoccer.com
Red Star Soccer Academy offers training for eager young athletes and is affiliated with the US Soccer Federation and US Club Soccer.
Music Within Us 2483 Old Middlefield Way, Suite 150, Mountain View 650-325-2194 www.themusicwithinus.com info@themusicwithinus.com
Dr. Lisa Chu offers classes, workshops, and individual sessions using techniques from life coaching, mindfulness-based meditation, yoga, deliberate practice, group facilitation, sound healing and music improvisation.
Los Altos Christian Schools 625 Magdalena Avenue, Los Altos 650-948-3738, www.lacs.com
Preschool through 8th grade. The instruction level is geared towards challenging the average to above average learner. The campus is located 1/4 mile from the Interstate 280 Magdalena exit.
All ages, all levels, all aspirations!
Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View | 650.917.6800
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A Dance Class Fit for Every Mom
Have fun. Get toned. Bring your kids.
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Jacki's Aerobic Dance Class
Abdominal Work Strength Training Mountain View Masonic Lodge 890 Church Street (next to Library) joanier@pacbell.net or (650) 941-1002 Ask about our complimentary childcare services.
Fun Aerobic Routines
Phone: 650 254 0748 | Web: www.gissv.org | Email: office@gissv.org
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Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School 333 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View, 650-940-1333 www.mvlaae.net
The MV-LA Adult School offers computer, art, language, exercise, dance classes and more.
For young minds,
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Compassionate, skilled support for your child's learning needs.
Grades K-4 5:1 student/teacher ratio Curriculum supports social-emotional and academic learning Outstanding support from Children's Health Council professionals
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21st Century Smart
Nursery through High School Since 1984
Los Altos & Mountain View waldorfpeninsula.org
Palo Alto Prep
Palo Alto Prep is a unique private high school designed to help students succeed in every aspect of life. We believe that school should be enjoyable and every student experience the pride of personal and academic accomplishment.
Empowerment through Accountability Provide 8 to 1 student-teacher ratio Deliver innovative and creative programs that develop academic and behavioral success Offer challenging academic opportunities Enhance the self-esteem of our students through outdoor activities and programs Create a supportive environment and safe community College prep curriculum 95% college enrollment
YEAR-ROUND ENROLLMENT
UC/A-G certified Certified by State of California as a Non-Public School
We've moved to a new location into a brand new beautiful building! Celebrating Our
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www.paloaltoprep.com 650.493.7071
25th Year!
Class Guide
Palo Alto Preparatory .................. 14 Peninsula Youth Theatre .............. 15 Sand Hill School............................ 14 The Tutoring Center ..................... 14 Waldorf School ............................. 14 Western Montessori ..................... 14 The Class Guide is published quarterly in the Mountain View Voice, Palo Alto Weekly and Almanac. Listings are free and subject to editing. Due to space constraints, classes held in Mountain View are given priority. The summer Class Guide will publish on May 9-11, 2012, with deadlines approximately two weeks prior. To inquire about placing a listing in the Class Guide, email Eric Van Susteren at evansusteren@paweekly. com or call 650-223-6515. To place a paid ad, call 650-326-8210.
Your Child Deserves the Best!
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Peninsula Youth Theatre
Since 1968, we've been helping children aged birth to 8th grade learn, discover and grow through free and structured play, with the personalized attention you know they need. All eleven of our programs are fully accredited and rank academically in the 90%+ percentile for the State of California.
Come and see for yourself how your child could thrive at ACTION DAY | PRIMARY PLUS!
OUR PROGRAMS OFFERINGS INCLUDE:
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Camps, classes and performance opportunities for ages 3.5 and up all summer!
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Harker Summer Programs Kim Grant Tennis Academy & Palo Alto/ Summer Camps Menlo Park/Redwood City
Fun and Specialized junior camps for Mini (3-5), Beginner, Intermediate 1&2, Advanced and Elite Players. Weekly programs designed by Kim Grant to improve players technique, fitness, agility, mental toughness and all around tennis game. Camps in Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Redwood City. Come make new friends and have tons of FUN!! www.KimGrantTennis.com 650-752-8061
G U I D E TO 2012 S U M M E R C A M P S F O R K I D S
Summer 2012
For more information about these camps, see our online directory of camps at http://paloaltoonline. com/biz/summercamps/. To advertise in a weekly directory, contact 650-326-8210 India Community Center Summer Camps Palo Alto/ Sunnyvale/ Milpitas/Olema
San Jose
K-12 offerings taught by exceptional, experienced faculty and staff. K-6 morning academics - focusing on math, language arts and science - and full spectrum of afternoon recreation. Grades 6-12 for-credit courses and non-credit enrichment opportunities. Sports programs also offered. www.summer.harker.org 408-553-0537
iD Tech Camps - Summer Tech Fun!
Stanford
Join ICC's Cultural Camps which give campers a quick tour of India and its vibrant culture. These camps include arts, crafts, folk dance, bollywood dance, music, yoga, Indian history and geography. Over 10 different camps all through the summer for Grades K-12. To register or for more details visit: www.indiacc.org/camps 408-934-1130 ext. 225
Nike Tennis Camps
Stanford University
Dick Gould's 43rd Annual Stanford Tennis School offers day camps for both juniors & adults. Weekly junior overnight & extended day camps run by John Whitlinger & Lele Forood. Junior Day Camp run by Brandon Coupe & Frankie Brennan. www.USSportsCamps.com/tennis 1-800-NIKE-CAMP (645-3226)
Take hobbies further! Ages 7-17 create iPhone apps, video games, movies, and more at weeklong, day and overnight programs held at Stanford and 60+ universities in 27 states.. Also 2-week, Teen-only programs: iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD visual Arts Academy (filmmaking & photography). www.internalDrive.com 1-888-709-TECH (8324)
Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC)
Palo Alto
iD Teen Academies
Stanford
Oshman JCC
Palo Alto
Exciting programs for preschool and grades K-12 include swimming, field trips, crafts and more. Enroll your child in traditional camp, or specialty camps like Pirates, Archery, Runway Project, Kid TV and over 25 others! www.paloaltojcc.org/camps 650-223-8622
Spring Down Equestrian Center
Portola Valley
Learn different aspects of video game creation, app development, filmmaking, photography, and more. 2-week programs where ages 13-18 interact with industry professionals to gain competitive edge. iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD Visual Arts Academy are held at Stanford, and other universities. www.iDTeenAcademies.com 1-888-709-TECH (8324)
PACCC summer camps offer campers, grades kindergarten to 6th, a wide array of fun opportunities! K-1 Fun for the youngest campers, Nothing But Fun for themed-based weekly sessions, Neighborhood Adventure Fun and Ultimate Adventure Fun for the more active and on-the-go campers! Swimming twice per week, periodic field trips, special visitors and many engaging camp activities, songs and skits round out the fun offerings of PACCC Summer Camps! Registration is online. Open to campers from all communities! Come join the fun in Palo Alto! www.paccc.com 650-493-2361
Spring Down camp teaches basic to advanced horsemanship skills. Ages 6-99 welcome! Daily informative lecture, riding lesson, supervised handson skill practice, safety around horses, tacking/untacking of own camp horse, and arts/crafts. www.springdown.com 650.851.1114
Mid-Peninsula High School Summer Program
TechKnowHow Computer Palo Alto/ & LEGO Camps Menlo Park/Sunnyvale
Fun and enriching technology classes for students, ages 5-14 Courses include LEGO and K'NEX Projects with Motors, Electronics, NXT Robotics, 3D Modeling, and Game Design. Many locations, including Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Sunnyvale. Half and all day options. Early-bird and multi-session discounts available. www.techknowhowkids.com 650-638-0500
Menlo Park
Stanford Water Polo Camps
Stanford
Ages 7 and up. New to the sport or have experience, we have a camp for you. Half day or full day option for boys and girls. All the camps offer fundamental skill work, position work, scrimmages and games. stanfordwaterpolocamps.com 650-725-9016
Mid-Peninsula High School offers a series of classes and electives designed to keep students engaged in learning. Class Monday-Thursday and limited to 15 students. Every Thursday there's a BBQ lunch. The Science and Art classes will have weekly field trips. www.mid-pen.com 650-321-1991 x110
Theatreworks Summer Camps
Palo Alto
Summer at Saint Francis
Mountain View
Summer at Saint Francis
Mountain View
Sports & Activity Camp (ages 6-12): This all sports camp provides group instruction in a variety of field, water and court games. Saint Francis faculty and students staff the camp, and the focus is always on fun. The program is dedicated to teaching teamwork, sportsmanship and positive self-esteem. After camp care and swim lessons available. www.sfhs.com/summer 650-968-1213 x650
Summer at Saint Francis provides a broad range of academic and athletic programs for elementary through high school students. It is the goal of every program to make summer vacation enriching and enjoyable! www.sfhs.com/summer 650-968-1213 x446
In these skill-building workshops for grades K-5, students engage in language-based activities, movement, music, and improvisation theatre games. Students present their own original pieces at the end of each two-week camp. www.theatreworks.org/educationcommunity 650-463-7146
Castilleja Summer Day Camp
Palo Alto
Synapse School & Wizbots
Menlo Park
Summer at Saint Francis
Mountain View
Advanced Sports Camps (5th-9th grades): We offer a wide selection of advanced sports camps designed to provide players with the opportunity to improve both their skill and knowledge of a specific sport. Each camp is run by a Head Varsity Coach at Saint Francis, and is staffed by members of the coaching staff. www.sfhs.com/summer 650-968-1213 x650
Cutting-edge, imaginative, accelerated, integrated, and hands-on academic summer enrichment courses with independent in-depth, project-based morning and afternoon week-long programs for children ages 4-12. Young Explorers, Thinking Math, Leonardo da Vinci's Inventions, Nature Connections, Girls' & Soccer Robotics, and more! synapseschool.org/curriculum/summer 650-866-5824
Castilleja Summer Day Camp (grades 2-6, CILT grades 8-9) offers ageappropriate activities including athletics, art, science, computers, writing, crafts, cooking, drama, music classes and field trips. Two and four week sessions available. www.castilleja.org 650-470-7833
Camp Imagineerz
Mountain View and Los Altos
Write Now! Summer Writing Camps
Palo Alto
YMCA of Silicon Valley
Peninsula
Say hello to summer fun at the YMCA! Choose from enriching day or overnight camps in 35 locations: arts, sports, science, travel, and more. For youth K-10th grade. Includes weekly fieldtrips, swimming and outdoor adventures. Accredited by the American Camp Association. Financial assistance available. www.ymcasv.org/summercamp 408-351-6400
Emerson School of Palo Alto and Hacienda School of Pleasanton open their doors and offer their innovative programs: Expository Writing, Creative Writing, Presentation Techniques, and (new!) Media Production. Call or visit our website for details. Also Pleasanton. www.headsup.org 650-424-1267, 925-485-5750
Building i-can attitudes....In a FUN environment, children discover that when you believe you can, you can! Creating and performing original stories, building/making with recycled materials and lots of outdoor play. Grades 1- 4. Fabulous Early-bird discount up to March 15. See website for details www.imagineerz-learning.com 650-318-5002
Bald Eagle Camps
Mountain View
Arts, Culture and Other Camps
Community School of Music & Arts (CSMA ) Mountain View
Academics
GASPA German Summer School Camp Menlo Park
Learn German by way of Fairytale! GASPA is taking Summer Camp into the world of fairy tales and everything that comes with it...in German of course! Offering a 4 week program for children ages 3-12. www.gaspa-ca.org 650-520-3646
50+ creative camps for Gr. K-8! Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Musical Theater, American Idol Workshop, more! Two-week sessions; full and half-day enrollment. Extended care available. Financial aid offered. www.arts4all.org 650-917-6800 ext. 0
Bald Eagle Camps is the only camp Approved by the nationally recognized Positive Coaching Alliance, teaching their principles to every camper through our Certified Coaches. We offer 3 uniquely FUN Summer Camps, each of which exude our encouraging team culture: Non-Traditional Sports Camp(1st-8th), Basketball Camp(3rd8th), and Leadership Camp(7th-8th only). Come experience our positive atmosphere, great coaching, unique structure, inspiring life message and 5-STAR service. Bald Eagle Camps is guaranteed to be a highlight of your child's summer. www.baldeaglecamps.com 888-505-2253
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GOBBLE OFFERS SAME-DAY ORDERING FOR HEALTHY, HOME-COOKED MEALS
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oshma Garg has fond memories of coming home from school to find her dad, an endocrinologist and head of nutrition at a medical school in Dallas, singing and cooking in the kitchen. Healthy, home-cooked meals were the norm in her household -- and something she missed when she went off to college. At Stanford University, while earning a degree in biomechanical engineering, she found herself more often snacking on chicken nuggets at 2 a.m. Longing for those home-cooked, more healthful meals -- with fresh ingredients -- she posted an ad on Craigslist, looking for people
willing to cook an occasional meal. "I got a flood of responses," Garg said. She held chef tastings for a month, inviting her friends to sample. Soon she created a master calendar, matching chefs with friends. And the rest, she says, is history. In mid-2011, Garg founded Gobble, a web-based food homedelivery company. People can go to gobble.com, check out "What's for dinner?" and choose from five or six entrees (ranging from $10.95 to $14.95) plus a $2.95 delivery fee. There's always a child's meal, such as Chef Tricia's Whole Wheat Sliders & Cake Pops or Chef Mara's Chicken
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Milanese Tenders, at $8.95 each, or Chef Tricia's Whole Wheat Mac & Cheese at $9.95. Garg is no stranger to startups. A 2009 Stanford grad, she sold her employer-student match service Anapata to LawWorks in 2010 and earned an Inc. 30 Under 30 award by 2011. In February, Gobble expanded its online meal-ordering to sameday service, Gobble Instant. "You can order up to 7:30 p.m. and we'll have dinner on your doorstep within half an hour," she said. Meals can be delivered from Mountain View to Atherton. As founder and CEO, or what she fondly calls "chief eating officer," Garg spends much of her time with customers or future customers, checking out what's working. "It's a very well-known mantra in Silicon Valley to make something people want. One thing that should take priority is to talk to customers. That's more important than meeting with an investor, solving a design bug on a website," she said. Responding to customer comments, Gobble is now offering GobbleUP, where $14.99 covers unlimited delivery for a month. The delivery fee is the same, whether one orders one meal or several, from one chef or more. "It's not unusual for family members to want different meals," Garg said, noting that the company can even accommodate some food issues, such as glutensensitivity. She's also learned that offering eight to 10 entrees daily is too much, that people can be overwhelmed with choice. Garg asserts that there's no excuse not to personalize every experience. "I know what you ordered last week. ... I know allergies, what hour you eat, what day you eat. All this information should be respected and used to help the customer have a seamless and happy meal experience whenever they want," she said. She contrasts that with calling for take-out where you have to repeat your order every time. Gobble's model appears to be paying off. "We heard from our customers that they love the home-cooked food on Gobble. That's why we started, but it's wonderful to hear. They order multiple times per week because of the way the food is cooked, when the ingredients are purchased, the quantity they're cooked in," she said. Gobble has meals left over at the end of the day, but that doesn't appear to concern Garg. "Olive Garden aims to have 9 percent waste every day. In the food world, the rule is, you should have leftover meals. If not, you have under-prepared for demand. The goal is not to
sell out, but figure out how many meals you'd like left over," she said. Leftover meals are donated to a local homeless shelter, she added. Although the company isn't breaking even yet, Garg says that "every day we're selling more meals." For now, she's focusing on customer service and recruiting new chefs, constantly increasing the variety of food offerings. The chefs set the entree prices. So far, she has recruited more than 40 chefs, who present their proposed dishes at chef tastings -- now at the California Avenue office rather than her home. Most work part-time, creating their specialties in nearby commercial kitchens, delivering to hubs where drivers then drop them off to customers. Among them is Chef Mara, whose real name is Mara Lisa Ferraro. The mother of two lives in Burlingame but cooks in a commercial kitchen in Redwood City two days a week. Ferraro grew up with Italian family cooking. "My grandmother was an avid cook; she cooked for family and friends. As a little girl, I watched my mom and grandmother cook," she said. She augmented her love of cooking with travel to Italy, visiting different regions and checking out how they prepared different styles of Italian food. Now she prepares 30 to 40 meals a week, shopping and cooking on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Among her favorite dishes is chicken parmesan, two large chicken breasts in a tomato sauce, served with peas and a slice of sourdough to sop up the sauce. Friends told her they were looking for home-cooked meals, but not necessarily from restaurants where they are cooked in mass quantities. Gobble chefs offer small-batch cooking. "It loses a little flavor in larger quantities," she said, noting that there's more control. "We're putting a little more TLC into our food." Ferraro bakes her dishes, then packages them in airtight, microwaveable containers (with clear heating instructions), then drops them off at her California Avenue hub. Besides the cooking, what she loves is setting her own hours, deciding how many meals she wants to make each day. "A lot of people don't have time to cook, or their kids' schedule -- they run around and come home at 5:30. It's wonderful to have healthy choices."
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2 For 1 - My Week with Marilyn/The Iron Lady (R) Century 16: Fri.-Mon. at noon, 2:10, 4:20, 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. A Separation (PG-13) 1/2 Century 20: 11:10 a.m. & 2 p.m.; Fri.-Tue. & Thu. also at 4:50 & 7:40 p.m. Guild Theatre: 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 2:30 p.m. A Thousand Words (PG-13) Century 16: 11:50 a.m.; 2:30, 5 & 8 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 10:30 p.m.; Mon.-Wed. also at 10:15 p.m. Century 20: 11:55 a.m.; 2:35, 5:10, 7:40 & 10:05 p.m. Act of Valor (R) Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 2, 4:30 & 7:10 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 9:55 p.m.; Mon.-Wed. also at 9:40 p.m. Century 20: 11:30 a.m.; 2:10, 4:55, 7:35 & 10:20 p.m. The Artist (PG-13) 1/2 Century 20: 11:40 a.m.; 2:10, 4:40, 7:05 & 9:35 p.m. Palo Alto Square: 2, 4:20 & 7:25 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. also at 9:45 p.m. Bachelor Mother (1939) Stanford Theatre: Sat.-Mon. at 5:55 & 9:30 p.m. Ben-Hur (1959) Century 16: Thu. at 2 & 7 p.m. Chronicle (PG-13) Century 20: 3 & 7:50 p.m. 1/2 Century 20: Fri.-Mon. at 11:10 The Descendants (R) a.m.; 1:50, 4:30, 7:15 & 10 p.m. Dr. Seuss' The Lorax (PG) Century 16: 2:20 & 4:50 p.m.; In 3D at 11 & 11:40 a.m.; 1:40, 4:10, 6:40 & 7:30 p.m.; In 3D Fri.-Sun. also at 9 & 9:55 p.m.; In 3D Mon.-Wed. also at 8:50 & 9:45 p.m. Century 20: 11:10 a.m. & 3:50 p.m.; In 3D at 12:25, 1:30, 2:45, 5, 6:10, 7:20, 8:30, 9:40 & 10:45 p.m.; Sun. (standard 2D) also at 10:30 a.m.; Sat. & Sun. in 3D also at 10:25 a.m. Friends with Kids (R) Aquarius Theatre: 4:15, 7 & 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 1:30 p.m. Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (PG-13) Century 20: 12:35 & 10:25 p.m.; In 3D at 5:25 p.m. Gone (PG-13) Century 20: Fri.-Tue. & Thu. at 10:30 p.m. In Darkness (R) Aquarius Theatre: 8:30 p.m.; Fri.-Wed. also at 5:15 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 2 p.m. 1/2 Century 16: Tue. & Wed. at The Iron Lady (PG-13) noon, 2:30, 5, 7:30 & 10:05 p.m. John Carter (PG-13) Century 16: 11 a.m.; In 3D at noon, 2:30, 3:30 & 6:20 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. (standard 2D) also at 9:40 p.m.; Mon.-Wed. (standard 2D) also at 9:20 p.m.; In 3D Fri.-Sun. also at 7:20 & 10:30 p.m.; In 3D Mon.-Wed. also at 7 & 10 p.m.; In 3D Thu. at noon, 3:30, 7 & 10 p.m. Century 20: 11:20 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.; In 3D at 12:10, 1, 2:25, 3:15, 4:05, 6:20, 7:10, 8:35, 9:25 & 10:15 p.m. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) Century 20: 11:15 a.m. & 4:20 p.m.; In 3D at 1:40 & 6:55 p.m. The Metropolitan Opera: Ernani Century 20: Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Palo Alto Square: Wed. at 6:30 p.m. People Will Talk (1951) Stanford Theatre: Sat.-Mon. at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. also at 3:55 p.m. Pina 3D (PG) Palo Alto Square: 1:50 p.m.; Fri.-Tue. & Thu. also at 4:30 & 7:15 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. also at 9:50 p.m. Project X (R) Century 16: 11:10 a.m.; 12:10, 1:30, 2:40, 4, 5, 6:30, 7:50 & 10:10 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 9:10 p.m.; Mon.-Wed. also at 9 p.m. Century 20: 11:30 a.m.; 12:45, 1:45, 3, 4, 5:20, 6:15, 7:45, 8:30, 10 & 10:45 p.m. Safe House (R) Century 16: 11:20 a.m.; 2:05, 4:45, 7:40 & 10:20 p.m. Century 20: 11:15 a.m.; 1:55, 4:35, 7:30 & 10:10 p.m. The Secret World of Arrietty (G) 1/2 Century 16: 11 a.m.; 1:20, 3:50 & 6:10 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 8:40 p.m.; Mon.-Wed. also at 8:30 p.m. Century 20: 11:45 a.m.; 2:15, 4:35, 7 & 9:25 p.m. Silent House (R) Century 16: 11 a.m.; 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 8:10 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: 11:25 a.m.; 1:35, 3:45, 6, 8:15 & 10:30 p.m. The Southerner (1945) Stanford Theatre: Tue.-Thu. at 5:45 & 9:10 p.m. This Means War (PG-13) Century 16: 12:50, 3:40 & 7 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 9:45 p.m.; Mon.-Wed. also at 9:35 p.m. Century 20: 11:50 a.m.; 2:20, 4:45, 7:15 & 9:45 p.m. Tyler Perry's Good Deeds (PG-13) Century 20: 9:20 p.m. The Vow (PG-13) 1/2 Century 16: 12:30, 3:35, 7 & 9:50 p.m. Century 20: 11:35 a.m.; 2:15, 4:45, 7:25 & 9:55 p.m. Wagon Master (1950) Stanford Theatre: Tue.-Thu. at 7:30 p.m. Wanderlust (R) Century 16: 12:40, 3:10, 6:35 & 9:20 p.m. Century 20: 12:30, 2:55, 5:30, 8 & 10:35 p.m. Century 16: 12:20, We Need to Talk About Kevin (R) 3:45, 6:50 & 9:30 p.m.
MOVIEREVIEWS
THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY 1/2
(Century 16, Century 20) Great things come in small packages. That's one of the lessons of "The Secret World of Arrietty," the charming animated adventure based on Mary Norton's kid-lit classic "The Borrowers." This is a tale of tiny people living underfoot of human "beans," and "borrowing" what they need to survive. But it's also a reminder that the seemingly small package of a hand-drawn animated film remains a warmly welcome alternative to computergenerated imagery. Director Hiromasa Yonebayashi takes the story at a leisurely pace, which allows it to breathe. Along with the gorgeously detailed art, lush color and swoony music, the film is all but guaranteed to entrance children. The animation style, emphasizing meticulous design, perfectly lends itself to the source material. Everything about "Arrietty" is as vivid as it is (deceptively) simple, which places it in the top ranks of animated movies. With tenderness, the story brushes against big fears -- Shawn grapples with mortality, Arrietty with losing her home -- while retaining the view that friendship can mean mutually solving, or at least alleviating, problems. Rated G. One hour, 34 minutes. -- P.C.
A SEPARATION 1/2
(Guild, Century 20) Even as she defends her divorce filing, an Iranian woman says of her spouse, "He is a good, decent person." But "A Separation" -- a film from Iran that just won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film -- tests its every proposition, from the wisdom of the couple's separation to the ethical rectitude of the spurned husband. The opening scene of writer-director Asghar Farhadi's drama lets wife Simin (Leila Hatami) and husband Nader (Peyman Moadi) vent their sides of the dispute that threatens to end their marriage. The two separate, forcing 11-year-old Termeh (Sarina Farhadi) to play one parent against the other in the hope they'll see the errors of their ways. The climate of cultural repression in Iran has only made its cinema more vital. The film's separations can be familial, but also those of class and culture and between citizen and state; above all, Farhadi's parable teaches that a rush to judgment inevitably turns back on the judge. Rated PG-13 for thematic material. Two hours, three minutes. -- P.C. MOVIECRITICS
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STATE SENATE HEARING ON HIGH-SPEED RAIL State Senators Joe Simitian, Alan Lowenthal and Mark Desaulnier will hold a joint hearing on high-speed rail. The hearing will include testimony from state officials and others, along with public comment. March 13, 7 p.m. Free. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-688-6384. www.senatorsimitian.com/events
ART GALLERIES
`Marsh' Photography by Aki Mori Gallery 9 presents digital color photography by Bay Area artist Aki Mori. Mori seeks to capture the cycle of life through her photos. The reception is Thursday, March 8, 6-8 p.m. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m-5 p.m.; Sunday 12-4 p.m. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los Altos. www.gallery9losaltos.com `Tote-ally-Art' Mixed-media artist Jane Ferguson is exhibiting new wall artwork and tote bags that feature figures from her favorite paintings. The gallery is open Mon.-Sat. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays until 3. Through March 31. Free. Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St., Los Altos. www. viewpointsgallery.com Tony Grant Exhibition featuring 25 of Tony Grant's documentary photographic images printed on metallic paper. Through April 1, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 to 3. Free. Community School of Music and Arts, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. Call 650-9176800, ext. 306. www.arts4all.org
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Marrow Donor Drive 10 minutes is all it takes to help to find a match for Janet, Jack, Kyle & Joey. Registrants must be between 18 to 60 years old, be in good health, fill out a consent form and do a painless cheek swab. March 9, 3-5 p.m. Yew Chung International School, 310 Easy St., Mountain View. Call 650-903-0986. www. ycis-sv.com
Jan. 8 through Aug. 26, 7-9 p.m. $4 per class. Recreation Hall, 425 Lotus Lane, Mountain View. Call 408-274-3833.
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ENVIRONMENT
Graywater Workshop Forrest Linebarger, principal of the sustainable-design firm Vox Design Group, will lead this GreenTown Los Altos workshop on the fundamentals of home graywater-system design and installation. March 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Private home, 161 Mountain View Ave., Los Altos. Call 650-383-7540. greentownlosaltos.org/news-events/upcoming-events/
ON STAGE
`All Shook Up' Foothill Music Theatre presents the musical "All Shook Up," featuring songs made famous by Elvis Presley and a book by Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro. Through March 11. $10-$28. Lohman Theatre, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. www.foothillmusicals.com `Familiar Strangers' A world premiere by Menlo Park playwright Margy Kahn and directed by Jeanie Smith and Diane Tasca, this play is about the struggle between an Iranian woman and her Americanized teen daughter. Through March 18, $15-$30. The Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Ave., Mountain View. www.thepear.org Los Altos Youth Theatre "Alice," by T.M. Camp has been adapted from the classic by Lewis Carroll. Recommended for ages 4 and up. March 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 at 7:30 p.m.; March 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 at 2 p.m. $10-$15. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Call 650-941-0551. busbarn.tix.com/Schedule.asp?ActCode=74324 Rodgers & Hammerstein's `Cinderella'; Peninsula Youth Theatre celebrates its 20th-anniversary season with Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale. March 3-11, $16-20. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. www.pytnet.org
SPORTS
Group runs The running store On Your Mark has organized four weekly running groups, with runners of all ages and skill levels welcome. No registration necessary. All runs are three to five miles with the start and finish behind the store. Mondays at 6 a.m., Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m., Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Free. On Your Mark, 378 Main St., Los Altos. Call 650-2095526. www.onyourmarkperformance.com Juana Run 2012 The 16th annual Juana Run is a family event with an 8K race on a certified course for both serious and fun runners, a kids' race for elementary school participants and a family 1-mile race. March 10, 8:30-11:30 a.m. $25 adults, $10 kids. Juana Run 2012, 4100 Orme St., Palo Alto. www. barron. pausd. org/juanarun/
DANCE
Ballet Class For the Love of Dance studio is offering ballet class for teens and adults. Students will stretch and learn ballet technique in a comfortable setting. Wednesdays through June 26, 7-8 p.m. $60 per month. For the Love of Dance, 2483 Old Middlefield Way, Suite B, Mountain View. Call 650-861-0650. fortheloveofdancemv. com Hip-Hop Class For the Love of Dance offers a hip-hop dance class on Mondays, 5-6 p.m. $60 per month. For the Love of Dance, 2483 Old Middlefield Way, Suite B, Mountain View. Call 650-861-0650. fortheloveofdancemv.com Tap Dance The studio For the Love of Dance offers a tap class for teens and adults. Students will learn routines to upbeat music. Fridays, Jan. 6-June 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $60 per month. For the Love of Dance, 2483 Old Middlefield Way, Suite B, Mountain View. Call 650-961-6715. fortheloveofdancemv.com Twirlybirds Square Dance Class A adult beginners' modern square-dancing class (no experience necessary) will be taught by John Caywood with Linda Caywood. Sundays from
EXHIBITS
`Shaped by Water: Past, Present & Future' This family-friendly exhibit focuses on the history and future of water in the Santa Clara Valley. Topics include the indigenous tribal people; the Spanish, Mexican, and Gold Rush immigrants; and the present-day population, as well as the uncertain future of local water resources. Through April 22, Thurs.-Sun., Noon-4 p.m. Free. Los Altos History Museum, 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. losaltoshistory.org
TALKS/AUTHORS
`Mind In The Making' Ellen Galinsky will speak on life skills for children. March 15, 7-9 p.m. Free. Mountain View High School, 3535 Truman Ave., Mountain View. ptac.mvwsd.org/parented. html Technology and Society Committee Luncheon Ron Swenson, web publisher, former assistant professor at San Jose State and longtime solar energy and high tech entrepreneur, describes a solar powered personal rapid transit system his company Encitra is designing for a city in Sweden. March 13, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch is $12. Hangen Szechuan Restaurant, 134 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-969-7215. tian.greens. org/TASC.shtml
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
`Zumba with Regine' Weekday drop-in classes, with no experience necessary. Mon., Tue. and Thurs. at 12:30 p.m., and Wed. and Fri. at 9 p.m. Through March 25. $5. For the Love of Dance studio, 2483 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View. Call 917-225-8823. www.zumbare.com
HEALTH
John's Zumba Class Zumba classes every Thursday night, 8-9 p.m. $10. John's Zumba Class, 2584 Leghorn St., Mountain View. Call 415-9909965. www.thatzumbaguy.com
CLUBS/MEETINGS
Toastmasters International Training and practice for public speaking and leadership. First and third Thursdays of the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mountain View Community Center, 201 South Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View. Call 408-623-
LIVE MUSIC
The Scott Amendola Trio Drummer Scott Amendola brings his jazz cohorts to perform. All ages, no alcohol served. March 11, 7:30 p.m. $15.
RELIGION/SPIRITUALITY
Insight Meditation South Bay Shaila Catherine and guest teachers lead a weekly Insight Meditation sitting followed by a talk on Buddhist teachings. 7:30-9 p.m. donations accepted. St.
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Office Administrator F/T. For 300+ member church in PV. Exp. w/MS Office Suite and working w/nonprofits. Liaison w/pastors, prof. staff, committees, events, more. Excel. verbal/written communication and customer service skills, attention to detail. For a more detailed job description, please go to www. Fogster.com. Email CV to dvkmail@ earthlink.net. No calls please. Part-Time Facilities Assistant Gofer the Gold! (Part-Time Facilities Assistant) Are a tidy, organized go-getter? Do you get warm fuzzies when your help makes someone else's day better? We're a medium-sized funky tech company in Silicon Valley with strong family roots. We work hard, play hard and, yeah, sometimes we're messy. That's why we need you! We're looking for someone part-time to: * Help us put everything in its place. This means keeping our office clutterfree, breaking down boxes, sorting our storage and fitness rooms, stocking and maintaining snacks and drinks, etc. Like keeping your room clean, except we pay you to do it. * Be our brawn. You'll deliver and move packages, furniture, and equipment for our Facilities and Office Manager. You'll carry groceries for our chefs, etc. We help you make muscles. * Help our kitchen staff and caterers with setup, breakdown and cleanup, laundry, bussing and other essential tasks that keep us (and you!) happy and fed. * Act as backup for our Facilities and Office Manager. Answer the front door, get the phone when we're out of hands, cover the front desk, or whatever else we need. * Be handy. We need someone to hang pictures (super-important for a photo company like us), set up shelving and furniture, replace bulbs and batteries, deliver donations, remove e-waste, sell stuff online, and help prepare for meetings and events. * Connect us to the outside. Prepare outgoing mail and take it to the post office or courier. * And if you're geeky, you can help our IT guys wipe HDs, set up desktops and laptops, install software and organize their storage areas. Do you have: * A high school diploma (OK if you're in HS/university right now) * Experience working in an office * Experience doing the stuff listed above * Basic computer knowledge: word processing, email, web-based applications, etc. * Great oral and written communication skills * Organizational skills and follow-through * Multitasking abilities and know how to prioritize * Enough strength to lift 55 lbs * A driver's license and your own vehicle * Availability to work 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM If so, email your resume and maybe you can help us thrive in our digs in Mountain View, CA. We can't wait to meet you! tina@smugmug.com Swim Instructors Needed
Hair Salon Station S'vale elegant hair salon has station for rent. For more info, Jeff at 408/315-0018
560 Employment Information
$$$HELP WANTED$$$ Extra Income! Assembling CD cases from Home! No Experience Necessary! Call our Live Operators Now! 1-800-405-7619 EXT 2450 www.easyworkjobs.com (AAN CAN) Actors/Movie Extras needed immediately for upcoming roles $150-$300/ day depending on job requirements. No experience, all looks. 1-800-560-8672 A-109 for casting times /locations. Driver: $0 Tuition CDL(A) Training and a Job! Top Industry Pay, Quality Training, Stability and Miles. *Short employment commitment required. 1-800326-2778. www.JoinCRST.com (Cal-SCAN) (Cal-SCAN) Drivers - Daily Pay! Hometime choices: Express lanes 7/ ON-7/OFF, 14/ON-7/OFF, Weekly. Full and Part-time. New trucks! CDL-A, 3 months recent exp. required. 800-414-9569. www.driveknight.com (Cal-SCAN) Drivers: 13 Openings Apply now! Top 5% Pay and Benefits. 2 Months CDL Class A Driving Experience. 1-877-258-8782. www.MeltonTruck. com/drive. (Cal-SCAN) Drivers: No Experience? Class A Driver Training. We train and employ! New pay increases coming soon. Experienced Drivers also Needed! Central Refrigerated. 1-877-369-7126. www. CentralTruckDrivingJobs.com (Cal-SCAN) Help Wanted!!! Make money Mailing brochures from home! FREE Supplies! Helping Home-Workers since 2001! Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.theworkhub.net (AAN CAN) Int'l Cultural Exchange Representative: Earn supplemental income placing and supervising high school exchange students. Volunteer host families also needed. Promote world peace! 1-866-GO-AFICE or www.afice.org (Cal-SCAN) Sales: Live, Work, Party, Play Hang in LA, Jet to New York! Hiring 18-24 gals/guys. $400-$800 wkly. Paid expenses. Energetic and Fun! Call 877-724-3713
RUN AMUCK FARM They play while you're away. Your dogs will thank you . www.CAGEFREEDOGS.com 831-724-6780 Free P/U and delivery
260 Sports & Exercise Equipment
Healthrider - $85 Treadclimber - $1000
120 Auctions
Advertise Your Auction in 240 California newspapers for one low cost of $600. Your 25 word classified ad reaches over 6 million+ Californians. Free brochure call Elizabeth (916)288-6019. (Cal-SCAN) (Cal-SCAN)
For Sale
201 Autos/Trucks/ Parts
BMW 2008 328i Sedan - $23,788 Lincoln 1994 Mark VIII Lincoln Mark VII-94-Red, Orig.miles 56500, 650-494-3523 Mini 2009 MIni Cooper - $17,900
Kid's Stuff
330 Child Care Offered
Bilingual/Multicultural VLS Part Time Nanny available
130 Classes & Instruction
Attend College Online from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 888-210-5162 www.CenturaOnline. com (Cal-SCAN) (Cal-SCAN) High School Diploma! Graduate in 4 weeks! FREE Brochure. Call Now! 1-866-562-3650 ext. 60 www.SouthEasternHS.com (Cal-SCAN) Work on Jet Engines Train for Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (888) 242-3382 toll free. (Cal-SCAN) German language class Instruction for Hebrew Bar and Bat Mitzvah For Affiliated and Unaffiliated George Rubin, M.A. in Hebrew/Jewish Education 650/424-1940
345 Tutoring/ Lessons
Chess Lessons for kids and adult One-to-One Tutoring Service
202 Vehicles Wanted
CASH FOR CARS: Any Car/Truck. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Call For Instant Offer: 1-888-420-3808 www.cash4car.com Donate Your Car, Truck, Boat to Heritage for the Blind. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 888-902-6851. (Cal-SCAN) (Cal-SCAN) Sell Your Car, Truck, SUV Today! All 50 states, fast pick-up and payment. Any condition, make or model. Call now 1-877-818-8848. www.MyCarforCash.net (Cal-SCAN) (Cal-SCAN)
355 Items for Sale
4 Years BOY Summer clothes$40 Avent bottles,Ventaire, milk bot Beauty and the Beast at Priory! Box withBoyBabyBlankets/comforte Boy clothes 4Y spring/SUMMER Jackets BOY 6mon-3 years $5 Size 3T suit/tuxedo jacketReniew Stuffed animals box full only$20 Toddler shoes Size 4-6Boy - 3 Toddler Soccer cleats size13 $5
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133 Music Lessons
A Piano Teacher Children and Adults Ema Currier, 650/493-4797 Barton-Holding Music Studio Accepting new students for private vocal lessons. All levels. Call Laura Barton, 650/965-0139 FUN, Piano/Guitar/Violin Lessons Hope Street Music Studios In downtown Mtn. View Most instruments, voice All ages & levels (650)961-2192 www.hopestreetmusicstudios.com Jazz & Pop Piano Lessons Learn how to build chords and improvise. Bill Susman, M.A., Stanford. (650)906-7529 Piano and Organ Lessons All levels and ages. Andrew Chislett, D.M. (812)345-2350 Piano Lessons in your home Children and adults. Christina Conti, B.M. 15+ yrs exp. 650/493-6950 PIANO WITH E. MORENO, PhD MUS
210 Garage/Estate Sales
PA: 4111 Alma St., 3/10, 9-3 St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Annual Rummage Sale. Woodside, Redwood City, In Woodside, ONGOING
220 Computers/ Electronics
Cable TV-Internet-Phone Save! Packages start at $89.99/mo (for 12 months.) Options from ALL major service providers. Call Acceller today to learn more! CALL 1-888-897-7650. (Cal-SCAN)
425 Health Services
Diabetes, Cholesterol, Weight Loss. Bergamonte, a Natural Product for Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and weight. Physician recommended, backed by Human Clinical Studies with amazing results. Call today and save 15% off your first bottle! 888-392-8780 (Cal-SCAN) Diabetics with Medicare Get a FREE Talking Meter and diabetic testing supplies at No Cost, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 888-781-9376. (Cal-SCAN) Joint and Muscle Pain Sufferers: Clinically proven all-natural supplement helps reduce pain and enhance mobility. Call 877-217-7698 to try Hydraflexin RISK-FREE for 90 days. (Cal-SCAN) Sleep Apnea Sufferers with Medicare. Get FREE CPAP Replacement Supplies at No Cost, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores and bacterial infection! Call 888-699-7660. (Cal-SCAN)
Business Services
624 Financial
Reverse Mortgage? Ever consider a reverse mortgage? At least 62 years old? Stay in your home and increase cash flow! Safe and Effective! Call Now for your FREE DVD! Call Now 888-698-3165. (Cal-SCAN)
240 Furnishings/ Household items
Desk - $50
640 Legal Services
Disability Benefits Social Security. Win or Pay Nothing! Start your Application In Under 60 Seconds. Call Today! Contact Disability Group, Inc. Licensed Attorneys and BBB Accredited. Call 877-490-6596. (Cal-SCAN) Heller Immigration Law Group 650.424.1900. http://greencard1.com Free Chat online_Try it!
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Mantis Deluxe Tiller NEW! FastStart engine. Ships FREE. One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT. Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book! 888-815-5176. (Cal-SCAN) Omaha Steaks 100 Percent Guaranteed. Save 65 percent on the Family Value Collection. Now only $49.99 Plus 3 free gifts and rightto-the-door delivery in a reusable cooler. ORDER TODAY at 1-888-525-4620 or www.OmahaSteaks.com/family16, use code 45069TVH. (Cal-SCAN)
140 Lost & Found
Bird REWARD - Lost USB/Thumbdrive
150 Volunteers
Conversation Partners needed Fosterers Needed for Moffet Cats FRIENDS OF THE PA LIBRARY
440 Massage Therapy
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LANDA'S GARDENING & LANDSCAPING *Yard Maintenance*New Lawns*Clean Ups*Tree Trimming*Wood Fences* Rototilling*Power Washing*irrigation timer programming. 17 years experience. Call Ramon 650-576-6242 Leo Garcia Landscape/ Maintenance Lawn and irrig. install, clean-ups. Res. and comml. maint. Free Est. Lic. 823699. 650/369-1477. Mario's Gardening Maintenance, clean-ups. Free 650/365-6955; 650/995-3822 est.
645 Office/Home Business Services
Advertise Truck Driver Jobs in 240 California newspapers for one low cost of $600. Your 25 word classified ad reaches over 6 million+ Californians. Free brochure call Elizabeth (916)288-6019. (Cal-SCAN) Classified Advertising Reach Californias with a Classified in almost every county. Experience the power of classifieds! Combo~California Daily and Weekly Networks. One order. One payment. Free Brochures. elizabeth@cnpa.com or (916)288-6019. (Cal-SCAN) Display Business Card Ad Advertise a display Business Card sized ad in 140 California newspapers for one low cost of $1,550. Your display 3.75x2" ad reaches over 3 million+ Californians. Free brochure call Elizabeth (916)288-6019. (Cal-SCAN) (Cal-SCAN)
Keane Construction Specializing in Home Repairs Kitchens, Bathrooms, Stucco, Dry Rot & Masonry and more! 650-430-3469 Lic.#743748 Miller's Maintenance Plumbing, Painting, Tile and wall repair. Free Est. No job too small. Senior discount. 25 years exp. 650/669-3199
759 Hauling
# J & G HAULING SERVICE Misc., office, garage, storage, old furniture, green waste and yard junk. clean-ups. Licensed & insured. FREE EST. 650/368-8810 (see my Yelp reviews) #1 Family Hauling Will beat most prices and haul anything. 650/207-9674 College Student Will haul and recycle your unwanted items and do genl. clean up. 650/641-3078; 650/868-6184 Frank's Hauling Commercial, Residential, Garage, Basement & Yard. Clean-up. Fair prices. 650/361-8773
R.G. Landscape Yard clean-ups, maintenance, installations. Call Reno for free est. 650/468-8859
Sam's Garden Service
Home Services
710 Carpentry
Cabinetry-Individual Designs Precise, 3-D Computer Modeling: Mantels * Bookcases * Workplaces * Wall Units * Window Seats. Ned Hollis, 650/856-9475
(650)969-9894
Tired of Mow, Blow and Go? Owner operated, 40 years exp. All phases of gardening/landscaping. Refs. Call Eric, 408/356-1350 WEEKLY MAINTENANCE TRIMMING/ PRUNING, TREE SERVICE, STUMP GRINDING, CLEAN UPS, AERATION, IRRIGATION, ROTOTILLING. ROGER: 650.776.8666
767 Movers
ARMANDO'S MOVING Homes, Apartments, Storage. Full Service moves. Serving the Bay Area for 20 yrs. Licensed & Insured. Armando,650-630-0424. CAL-T190632
715 Cleaning Services
Family House Service Weekly or bi-weekly green cleaning. Comm'l., residential, apts. Honest, reliable, family owned. Refs. Sam, 650/315-6681. House Cleaning Services All household Cleaning. 6 yrs exp., Fair Rates. 15/HR, Refs. 1st visit 10% discount. 650-630-0606 Marlem HouseCleaning House, Condos, Apartments, Office, Movein, Move-Out, Good References. "Serving All The Bay Area" 650-380-4114 Olga's Housecleaning Res./Com. Wkly/mo. Low Rates. Local Refs. 25 years Exp. & Friendly. I love My Job! Ins. (650)380-1406
751 General Contracting
NOTICE TO READERS It is illegal for an unlicensed person to perform contracting work on any project valued at $500.00 or more in labor and materials. State law also requires that contractors include their license numbers on all advertising. Check your contractor's status at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-321-CSLB (2752). Unlicensed persons taking jobs that total less than $500.00 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.
771 Painting/ Wallpaper
BELEW PAINTING *Interior painting specialist *Interior moldings installed *Over 20 years experience 650/465-0432 * CA lic #576983 GARY ROSSI PAINTING Free 2 gal. paint. Water damage repair, wallpaper removal. Bonded. Lic #559953. 650/207-5292 STYLE PAINTING Full service painting. Insured. Lic. 903303. 650/388-8577
Orkopina Housecleaning
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775 Asphalt/ Concrete
Roe General Engineering Concrete, asphalt, sealing, pavers, new construct, repairs. 34 yrs exp. No job too small. Lic #663703 * 650/814-5572
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Trustworthy Detailed W Walls/Windows Out Work
Since1988
779 Organizing Services
End the Clutter & Get Organized Residential Organizing by Debra Robinson (650)941-5073
730 Electrical
A FAST RESPONSE! Small Jobs Welcome. lic #545936 Bob 650-343-5125. www. HillsboroughElectric.com Alex Electric Lic #784136. Free Est. All electrical. Alex, (650)366-6924 Stewart Electric Lic# 745186 New Circuits, Repair. 408 368-6622 Professional Service! Free Quotes!
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790 Roofing
Al Peterson Roofing
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754 Gutter Cleaning
Carlson's Rain Gutter Cleaning Roof cleaning and pressure washing. 20 years in business (650)322-5030
757 Handyman/ Repairs AAA HANDYMAN
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650-493-9177
Kurz Roofing/Rain Gutters Free estimates, fully insured. Excellent referrals upon request. New roofs and repairs on all types of roofs and gutters. Lic. #368696. Since 1979. 650/856-0453
748 Gardening/ Landscaping
Beckys Landscape Weekly/periodic maint. Annual rose/fruit tree pruning, clean-ups, irrigation, sod, planting, raised beds. Power washing. 650/444-3030
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Complete Home Repair Maintenanc emodelin Professional Painting Carpentr Plumbing Electrical Custom Cabine Design Deck ence An Much More
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801 Apartments/ Condos/Studios
Mountain View - $1750 Mountain View, 3 BR/1.5 BA - $2275 Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $2,295/mo San Carlos Hills, 2 BR/2.5 BA - $3650/MO
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803 Duplex
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805 Homes for Rent
Atherton, 4 BR/3.5 BA Avail April/May. Furnished. Incl water and gardener. $5000/mo Mountain View, 3 BR/1.5 BA - $2900/mont Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA - $ 4500/mon
809 Shared Housing/ Rooms
ALL AREAS - ROOMMATES.COM Browse hundreds of online listings with photos and maps. Find your roommate with a click of the mouse! Visit: http://www.Roommates.com. (AAN CAN) Los Altos, 1 BR/1 BA - $760/month Menlo Park, 2 BR/1 BA - $750/month
815 Rentals Wanted
Cottage or House, 1 BR+/1.5 BA Mid peninsula Cottage or House Professional Couple
820 Home Exchanges
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995 Fictitious Name Statement
WONDERBOY WEBSITES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 561487 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Wonderboy Websites, located at 725 Mariposa Ave. #308, Mountain View, CA 94041, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): ALAN E. BAYER ENTERPRISES LLC 725 Mariposa Ave. #308 Mountain View, CA 94041 Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 1/1/2012. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 2/17/2012. (MVV March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012) SAT CONSULTING FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 561761 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: sat Consulting, located at 617 Charmain Circle, Mountain View, CA 94041, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: An
825 Homes/Condos for Sale
Mountain View, 3 BR/2 BA - $1,199,000 Mt.view, 3 BR/3.5 BA Wisman and Middlefield area 32 year old town house 1,706 sq.ft. Corner lot, private back yard, one car garage. Kitchen in good but dated condition. Call Chris @ 541-821-2151 Palo Alto, 4 BR/2 BA - $1,195,000 Redwood City, 2 BR/1 BA - $369,000 Redwood City, 5+ BR/4+ BA - $13158888
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Individual. The name and residence address of the owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): SUSAN TWIETMEYER 617 Charmain Circle Mountain View, CA 94041 Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on February 24, 2012. (MVV Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012) KINDERMUSIK WITH DOMINIQUE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 561782 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Kindermusik with Dominique, located at 100 N. Whisman Rd. Apt. 3216, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): MUSIC AND ME LLC 100 N. Whisman Rd., Apt. 3216 Mountain View, CA 94043 Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on February 24, 2012. (MVV Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012)
840 Vacation Rentals/Time Shares
Advertise Vacation Property in 240 California newspapers for one low cost of $600. Your 25 word classified ad reaches over 6 million+ Californians. Free brochure call Elizabeth (916)288-6019. (Cal-SCAN) Brand New 2BR/2.5BA Midtown Timeless, Elegant Home Architect TOP RATED RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT We create. . .. luxury homes
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997 All Other Legals
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DAVID R. ENGELBRECHT Case No.: 1-12-PR 170225 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DAVID R. ENGELBRECHT, also known as DAVID ROBERT ENGELBRECHT. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: DOUGLAS CHISUM in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA CLARA. The Petition for Probate requests that: DOUGLAS CHISUM be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to
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administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 29, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 3 of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, located at 191 N. First St., San Jose, CA, 95113. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: /s/ Peter Bajorek 95 S. Market Street, Suite 300 San Jose, CA 95113 (408)642-5348 (MVV Mar. 9, 16, 23, 2012)
903 Plumtree Lane, Mountain View
OPEN SAT/SUN 1:30-4:30 PM
Beautiful Home with Los Altos Schools
This 4BD/2.5BA home will capture your heart with its expansive park-like grounds featuring a pond, mature landscaping, and relaxing hot tub. Expanded and updated with rich solid-wood-cased Anderson windows, light-filled 2-year new kitchen w/eat-in area, and peaceful spacious master suite with backyard access and two walk-in closets plus a master bath w/ dual sinks, tub and sep. shower. Walking and biking distance to local schools, parks, and shopping.
Offered at $1,465,000
Bea Waller
650.917.4343 bwaller@cbnorcal.com www.BeaWallerRealtor.com
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1076 LYNN WY $1,199,000 3 BR 3 BA Pristine Tuscan masterpiece built in 2007. Excellent Cherry Chase school. Awesome floor plan
Deniece Watkins 650.941.7040
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154 S. BERNARDO AVENUE $725,000 3 BR 2.5 BA Located near dwntwn Sunnyvale & Mountain Vw features a liv rm w/fireplace & dining rm.
Jo Buchanan & Stuart Bowen 650.941.7040
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4580 SAMSON WY $549,000 3 BR 2 BA Updtd Cambrian home. 8,276sf lot. Good for RV/Boat parking. Great schls. Close to freeway.
Michelle Chang 650.325.6161
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DOWNTOWN MTN VIEW TRIPLEX $1,300,000 Excellent downtown Mountain View location! Triplex features 3BR/1BA, 2BR/1BA & 1BR/1BA.
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185 THOMPSON SQ $859,000 3 BR 2 BA Spacious Monta Loma home with familystyle kitchen & hardwood floors on non-through street
Pat Jordan 650.325.6161
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903 PLUMTREE LANE $1,465,000 4 BR 2.5 BA This charming hm will capture your heart w/its expansive prk-like grounds featuring a pond
Bea Waller 650.941.7040
LOS ALTOS
390 HACIENDA CT $1,698,000 3 BR 2 BA Lot size over 13,000 sf. Updated ranchstyle home on cul-de-sac. Hardwood flrs. Must see!
Zach Trailer 650.325.6161
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11035 EASTBROOK AV $3,195,000 5 BR 4.5 BA 6000+ square ft beautiful custom home. 1.3 acre oaktree studded lot with expansive lawns.
Terri Couture 650.941.7040
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SPACIOUS HOME $750,000 $925,000 3 BR 2 BA Like being back in the 70's.
Spacious original hm built in 1970 in liveable condition. Ric Parker 650.941.7040
24600 RUTH LEE CT $13,888,000 SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
1520 MELBA CT $2,700,000 SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
END UNIT "GREEN" $1,049,500 4 YR-NEW
7 BR 8 full BA + 3 half Private home on 1.4 acres. Lencioni Const., completed in 2002. Finest Amenities. MP schls. Diane Kneis 650.325.6161
3 BR 2 BA Live like royalty on top of the world!One-of-a-kind property. Gerry Lawrence 650.941.7040
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3 BR 2 BA Gr n'hood,cul-de-sac loc & Los Altos schls! Spac LR/DR,dbl pn wndws,hwflrs,deck & yard Shilpa Merchant 650.941.7040
3 BR 3 BA www.3700HeronWay.com Solar panels, tankless H2O, zero+ elec.bill. Bright. 2 mstr suites. Francis Rolland 650.941.7040
$2,645,000
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231 HAWTHORNE AVE SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $3,290,000
5 BR 4.5 BA Experience a beautifully dynamic residence that transforms with the setting sun. Vicki Geers 650.941.7040
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$725,000 POTENTIAL TO REMODEL $579,000
$789,000 2 BR 2 BA Beautiful condo only a few
steps to University Ave. Secure building. Underground parking. Denis Morrissey 650.325.6161
5 BR 5 BA Beautiful Architecture + Floor Plan Amenities Abound. Gleaming HW Floors, Lovely Granite. Jim Galli 650.941.7040
VALLEY VWS W/PA SCHOOLS
$2,395,000
3 BR 2 BA Bright home w/updated kitchen & baths.Hardwood floors,separate living room & family room. Shelly Potvin 650.941.7040
4 BR 2 BA Great Santa Clara neighborhd *Loads of potential to remodel *Large open kitchen Bonnie Kehl 650.941.7040
877 LOS ALTOS AVE SALE PENDING
$2,450,000
3 BR 2 BA Private hills living awaits your touch & imagination!Enjoy a generous lot of 1.170 acres. Vicki Geers 650.941.7040
GREAT LOCATION
$510,000
SAN CARLOS
1357 WOODLAND AV SAT/SUN 1 - 4 $968,000
4 BR 3.5 BA Dramatic 1 story custom built,7 year old home in north Los Altos. Fine details. Terri Couture 650.941.7040
2 BR 1.5 BA Soaring vaulted ceilings. Inside laundry rm w/full size w/d hookups. Balcony off living rm Royce Cablayan 650.941.7040
SUNNYVALE
912 LEIGHTON WAY SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $825,000
MENLO PARK
300 RINGWOOD AV SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,849,000
3 BR 2 BA Quality remodel w/attention to detail & decorator touches. Desirable White Oaks location. Dorothy Gurwith 650.325.6161
PALO ALTO
546 HILBAR LN SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
STUNNING HOME
$1,998,000 4 BR 3 BA Beautifully updated Cape Cod
home on 13,000 sqft lot. Two master suites. Hardwood floors. Ken Morgan & Arlene Gault 650.328.5211
SAN JOSE
3 BR 2 BA Beautifully remodeled & landscaped 2006-2008.Hardwood floors,crown molding,recessed lights Jim Galli 650.941.7040
5 BR 3 BA Beautiful remodeled and expanded home is like new w/5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Jo Buchanan & Stuart Bowen 650.941.7040
$2,249,000 1664 MULBERRY LN SUN 1 - 4 4 BR 3.5 BA Custom built in 2006. Fab flr
plan, att 2-car garage on rare 60ft wide lot. Duveneck schl. Julie Lau 650.325.6161
$625,000 $1,695,000 2 BR 2 BA Located near dwntwn SV & MV
w/liv rm/din rm combination & granite kit w/adjoining fam rm. Jo Buchanan & Stuart Bowen 650.941.7040
152 S. BERNARDO AV SUN 1:30 - 4:30
10 MANSION CT SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$1,295,000
5 BR 3 BA Remodeled hm in Willow Glen w/family rm, French doors, updtd baths, lrg backyard & patio. Tim Trailer 650.325.6161
LOS ALTOS HILLS
VIEW HOME WITH PA SCHOOLS $3,795,000
2 BR 2.5 BA Size, condition, location, price! Larger than many single family homes for the price. Nancy Goldcamp 650.325.6161
HIGH CEILINGS
5 BR 4.5 BA Mediterranean Villa w/views of bay & valley. 4,900 sq. ft. on an acre and a half appx. Vicki Geers 650.941.7040
MOUNTAIN VIEW
CONVENIENT LOCATION
4 BR 3 BA Brazilian cherry floors.Kitchen w/granite countertops.Bathrooms w/Gorhe plumbing fixtures. Suzanne Bakhtiari 650.941.7040
$1,399,000 2785 CLARA SMITH PL SUN 1:30 � 4:30
$1,198,000
WOODSIDE
PRIME LOCATION! $29,000,000
Private prestigious location. 11+ acre property in central Woodside close to town. Susie Dews & Shena Hurley 650.325.6161
5 BR 4.5 BA This exceptional residence epitomizes the elegance & grace of beautiful Silver Crk Area Terrie Masuda 650.941.7040
CUSTOM HOME
$3,190,000 4 BR 2 BA 2000+ sq ft of living space, near
LOVELY $1,190,000 PALO ALTO CONDO!
$925,000
5 BR 4.5 BA Quality rebuilt custom home. Prime cul-de-sac location w/Palo Alto Schls. Royce Cablayan 650.941.7040
parks, shops, commutes. Separate family rm, lrg backyd. Nancy Adele Stuhr 650.941.7040
2 BR 2.5 BA Gorgeous South Palo Alto condo. Built in 2009! Model unit with over $40,000 in upgrades! DiPali Shah 650.325.6161
1836 DALTREY WY SUN 1:30 - 4:30
20777 SKYLINE BL $875,000 SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$2,995,000
4 BR 3 BA Spacious tri-level Shapell home. Central A/C. Near Cataldi Park, shops and schools. Alice Tong 650.328.5211
4 BR 3 BA Hm w/views like no other. Features meadow, pond, gated vegetable garden w/large chicken coop Jamie Carmichael 650.941.7040
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